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The Long Ways PodcastTrail Tech Hacks: Birding with MerlinWe are starting a new segment to the podcast, called Trail Tech Hacks - apps and/or tech that we use on the trail to make the journey a little easier or more enjoyable. We are starting with one of our favorite trail apps - the Merlin birding app from Cornell Labs. How many times have you been on a trail and heard a bird sound, and wondered... what the hell is that?! The last thing you want to carry on the hike is a birding manual. Luckily, the Merlin app makes identifying, and saving, bird sounds a...
2025-10-2326 min
The Inspire EdVentures PodcastInspiring Animals - Scarlet MacawsSend us a textThe scarlet macaw is one of the world's largest parrots, and one of the most beautiful animals of the Central American rainforests. During our visits to the Belize Zoo the macaws are one of our favorite stops due to their curiosity and intelligence.In this episode Kayla and Michael take a look at some of the challenges facing scarlet macaw populations and how you can get involved in learning more about this inspiring species.This is part of our Inspiring Animals series - a look at some of the...
2025-04-1025 min
The Long Ways PodcastGuest Episode: The Inca Trail with KaylaThe Inca Trail ascends over 14,000 feet to the ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu. Today, as we launch our new guest interview series, we speak with Devin's sister, Kayla, to hear from her experiences atop the Andes Mountains.We are also pleased to announce the launch of our free Substack newsletter, The Long Ways. This newsletter will feature tips on how to prepare for long hikes, stories from behind the trails, and ways for you to get more information on the #hikinglife! Click here to start your subscription. For more from our...
2025-02-1532 min
The Inspire EdVentures PodcastInspiring Animals - The TapirSend us a textWe are back with another episode of Inspiring Animals and this week Kayla is going to introduce us to the Central American tapir, one of the most important animals of the rainforest, and one of our favorite animals to learn about!It is an elephant, a pig, an anteater? Actually, none of these! Curious? So are we! So let's explore this Inspiring Animal together.For more on our Inspiring Animals series - www.inspire-edventures.com/inspiring-animals.Send us your questions at michael@inspire-EdVentures.comIE...
2024-12-0224 min
The Inspire EdVentures PodcastInspiring Animals : The Harpy EagleSend us a textJust in time for Halloween, we bring you the second episode of our Inspiring Animals series. And this time our host Kayla will be focusing on the Harpy Eagle. The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyjia) is one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the world. Named for the fearsome harpies of Greek mythology, harpy eagles are top predators of the rainforests they call home. Today we introduce you to Da Queen and Panama, two harpy eagle ambassadors at the Belize Zoo with interesting stories to tell you!Narrated by...
2024-10-3030 min
The Inspire EdVentures PodcastInspiring Animals - The JaguarSend us a textWe are introducing a new feature to the podcast today for our younger listeners who are eager to learn more about some of the interesting animals that we have encountered on our travels. We are calling it Inspiring Animals, and for the first episode we are featuring.... jaguars! Our host, Kayla Windelspecht, will explain some interesting facts about jaguars, the role of the Belize Zoo in jaguar conservation, and some of the other animals that live in the rainforests with jaguars.For more information on this episode: www.inspire-edventures...
2024-09-1938 min